We are ROLDA and we exist to #givehope to neglected, abused animals and people who care about them. ROLDA UK rehome dogs from the Romanian branch into UK forever homes. Funds raised in the UK are provided to ROLDA Romania to be expended towards its animal rescue projects or granted to organisations operating in Ukraine.
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We fight against animal abandonment by taking them in or helping their owners.
Fighting animal cruelty, neglect and abuse is a constant uphill battle for us.
We pay for sterilization campaigns, the humane way to stop stray overpopulation.
Help us get illegal shelters and their traumatizing practices become history.
Wildlife trafficking is life-threatening for the animals. ROLDA is fighting against it.
We want to stop wildlife tourism exploitation. Join us.
Learn a bit of our history, how ROLDA started, why we operate in Galati, what we have been able to change for animals in a country where public shelters continue to put Romania to shame under EU's indifferent eyes.
Find out some of the most important moments of ROLDA activity.
To make HOME a little better for every living soul. To give SHELTER.
Because the bigger the challenge, the bigger the people rising up to face it.
that makes the rescue work of ROLDA UK possible in areas where animals have no one else.
Rescued in Romania, loved all over the World
Preventive care (treatments, screening) is the smart way to continue to make sure the animals don’t contract diseases and parasites.
Taking care of animals means keeping preventable illnesses at bay.
Transmissible from dog to dog, a terrible condition easier to prevent than cure.
More than being a nuisance, these parasites may carry crippling or fatal diseases.
For some a temporary home, for others a permanent one. Either way, it’s vital to all.
Neglect, abuse and abandonment, backed by lack of knowledge are the causes of suffering we need to address. How? By educating people.
0 unwanted pups born = 0 unwanted pups abandoned
Not all owners are heartless. Some are just very poor. So, we help
Before-after images show our animals’ difficult journeys. They show the resilience of dogs and our hard work.
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Speak out! Spread the word about our activity, about what we have already done, about what we plan to do. Wear our logo and start a conversation.
When you donate Bitcoin and other crypto to ROLDA, you generally owe no capital gains tax.
You can turn your used vehicle into a meaningful contribution to help animals and ROLDA UK
Although abusive and punishable by law, keeping dogs in chains is still a practice in many rural areas in Romania. It is a challenge to really change things.
Dog pounds are the places hope and humanity go to die. Help shut them down!
Help us call on authorities to punish the Tulcea animal abuser caught on tape.
Join our plea to ban fireworks in Romania and stop animals getting injured.
Wildlife animals’ lives are worth more than the price of tickets. Help us save them!
Find your new best furry friend
Adopting an animal from ROLDA is simple and our Adoptions team will guide you through each step of the process.
Become a foster
We are always looking for new foster carers throughout the UK as it provides a stable halfway house between the Romanian shelters and their forever home.
Rescued in Romania, Loved all over the World. Discover our dogs that already found homes.
We run two dog shelters & a cat sanctuary in Romania, and globally, we help over 2000 animals/month. But if it wasn’t for the generosity of our supporters like you, we wouldn’t exist. Can you continue to help fund our vital work?
Help us build a piece of art animal sanctuary in South-East Europe for people to also benefit.
If you hold a CAF account or Donor Advised Fund, you can support ROLDA by recommending a grant to our charity.
We run two dog shelters & a cat sanctuary in Romania, and globally, we help over 2000 animals/month. But if it wasn’t for the generosity of our supporters like you, we wouldn’t exist. Can you continue to help fund our vital work?
Buy a virtual gift that helps a real animal in need!
Buy lovely items hand made in Romania and help animals in need becuse all profits will go toward them.
Help the environment whilst raising money for the charity.
Your donation will help fund ROLDA’s amazing work.
Donate your leftover currency to ROLDA UK.
Recycle broken and unwanted jewelries, watches, and UK or foreign banknotes of any age
Monthly giving makes their world safer.
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At ROLDA we are proud of our unique cross-border mission. While rooted in Romania, our work takes us wherever animals need us most—from evacuation missions near the frontlines in Ukraine to rescuing dogs from abusive puppy mills across Europe and helping vulnerable animals in the Middle East. In our first 20 years, we’ve helped more than 100,000 animals, and this is only the beginning.
We run no kill shelters and currently we focus on building the first cage-free facility for dogs in Romania, taking the national animal welfare standards to a next level.
From rescuing animals from dangerous places, ensuring lifesaving medical treatment to providing nutritious meals, cozy shelter and the chance to find a permanent loving home, the Rescue Team makes certain that no homeless animal is left behind.
A one-off donation can change a day. A monthly donation can change a life. Regular giving allows ROLDA to plan ahead,
respond quickly when animals need help and provide consistent care throughout an animal's recovery journey.
Your monthly support helps provide:
Emergency rescue and transport
Food and daily care
Veterinary treatment and medication
Shelter and rehabilitation
Sterilisation programs that prevent future suffering
Emergency support for animals affected by crisis and conflict
For many supporters, monthly giving is one of the simplest ways to help.
For less than the cost of a few coffees each month, you can provide ongoing care for animals who have nowhere else to turn. A small amount given regularly can have a greater impact than a larger one-off gift because it provides certainty, stability and continuous support.
When you join the ROLDA Rescue Team, you’ll receive:
Joining the ROLDA Rescue Team is easy. You can adjust, pause or cancel your monthly gift at any time.
There are no complicated commitments—just a simple way to provide ongoing support to animals who need it most.
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Join our Teaming group for just 1 EUR/month
They are lost in a cruel, unsympathetic world. Will you join the ROLDA Rescue Team to help rescue, heal and find a loving home for the animals we saved?
As a member of our Rescue Team, you will bring comfort and joy to our furry friends. By making a monthly donation you will become a cherished member of the ROLDA Rescue Team.
Bela was attacked and left for dead.
She managed to drag her injured body so she could be seen before collapsing. When the ROLDA Rescue Team arrived, Bela was motionless and looked like she was already gone.
But then she stirred and her eyes begged for help. Bela has experienced fear and pain as no dog should. Only with your help can we save dogs like Bela, who need urgent, life-saving treatment.
buys a vaccine to protect a new rescued dog against deadly diseases
buys a new blanket/straws or a coat to keep a rescued dog/cat warm in winter
covers the fuel for ROLDA rescue van for a day
covers food and prevention treatment for a dog/cat for a month
pays a visit to the vet for a medical exam for a new rescued animal
A “human” threw 2 pups in a bag and abandoned them, together with their mum, who was tied up by our shelter gate. When our caretakers saw something moving in the bag, they knew what to expect, because they have been seeing this scene over and over again, for years.
The big surprise was once the bag was opened and from its bottom appeared 2 pairs of gorgeous eyes and simply irresistible smiling faces. At ROLDA, this newly rescued family will get everything we are able to offer them. The female adult is not adoptable yet, because she is a little aggressive. The pups will separated immediately after they stop being dependent on their mum.
Real problems. Real animals.
Real people. Real impact: ROLDA Dog Rescue Team
We’re incredibly grateful to our monthly donors for their support and generosity. Check who they are or add your name to our Wall of Fame.
